School Supplies Available for Boston Residents

September is right around the corner and so is the start of a new school year for Boston’s kids. It can be expensive to prepare your children with the supplies needed to succeed in their classes. To help, Boston will be having a giveaway of school book bags and supplies to be held during a resource fair on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. They will be giving out pens, pencils, crayons and notebooks! There will also be food, live entertainment, and raffle prizes.

Date: August 24, 2011

Time: 4:30PM – 7:00PM

Place: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 650 Dudley st. Dorchester 02125

Important Information:

Must attend with child or children

One book bag per child that attends

Bring 2011 report card or school assignment for each child

Child must attend a Boston Public School or be a Boston resident

This is a first come, first serve event. Avoid the line and pre-register at cfs@bphc.org. for more information please contact LaTasha Cooper- 617 419 3414 or csf@bphc.org.

Call us at 617-534-5050

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